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LD04 NMJ

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

19,147 mi
Last recorded19,147 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD04 NMJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 19,147 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 19,145 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 18,658 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight age related corrosion.

Pass 26 Mar 2024 17,612 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 17,610 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Age related corrosion.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 17,606 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Age related corrosion.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 16,821 miles

Age related corrosion.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 16,819 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Age related corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 16,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 15,921 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 15,921 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 15,414 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre starting to wear out of shape

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area / gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 14,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 14,715 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 13,794 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 12,930 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 11,886 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 10,837 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 9,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 9,271 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 8,643 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 7,943 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 7,164 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 5,959 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 4,684 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 3,335 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?

Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,317
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,080
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,623
Stop lamp not working 4,843
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,712
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 4,672
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LD04 NMJ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 50,851 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD04 NMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Seat Arosa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LD04 NMJ registered?

LD04 NMJ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is LD04 NMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD04 NMJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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